The interviewer says, "Tell me about yourself." Which of these is the best answer?

• "i was born in Oregon and moved to the East Coast with my family when i was twelve. After graduating from high school, I attended college and worked a couple of part-time jobs."

• "I enjoy helping people and this drives my desire to master the art of fundraising. I have been volunteering with American Red Cross for the past two years and have learned many useful skills about organizing fundraisers. I think my experiences have prepared me to be a great Fundraising Coordinator."

• "I'm a pretty outgoing person with an open personality. I love meeting other people and visiting new places. One of my favorite things to do is spend time with friends. i also like to travel. last summer, i took a trip to Europe with a couple of buddies. We had a great time,"

You're asked a really difficult question. You don't know the answer off the top of your head, so you:

• answer, "That's a tough question. I'm really not sure."

• say the first thing that comes to mind.

• take a deep breath and think of an answer while paraphrasing the question

Which of the following is okay to do at an interview?

• Ask the employer questions

• Answer your cellphone

• Be a few minutes late

You're asked what your biggest weakness is. How do you answer?

• "I can sometimes be disorganized. I have been trying to become more organized by creating a calendar for myself and categorizing things in folder. So far, these methods seem to be working."

• "Honestly, I don't really have one."

• "I'm a perfectionist. As a result, I often work very hard, perhaps even too hard. I'm usually at the office for more hours than the average employee."

Which of these things should you bring to an interview?

• Copies of you resume

• A list of references

• Both

How early should you arrive to the interview?

• 30 minutes

• 10 minutes

• 1 minute

Your interviewer asks you what you think about your previous boss. You didn't get along with your previous boss. You answer:

• "He was a good leader and really kept the team focused and on-task."

• "He was alright, but we weren't that close."

• "We didn't exactly get along because he made a lot of impossible demands and was constantly on the phone."

The secretary who greets you prior to your interview:

• is only being friendly because it's their job.

• is the person you should go to if your interviewer is a few minutes late, if you need a cup of water, or if you think the room is too cold.

• will probably be asked his opinion of you by the employer after you leave.

Which one of these things should you always try to do during an interview?

• Ask your interviewer(s) for their business card and/or contact information at the end.

• Inquire about your salary.

• Smile and nod at everything the interviewer says.

Thank-you notes are:

• not necessary to send.

• necessary only if you think your interview went well.

• something that should be sent within 48 hours of the interview.